Management Of Hiv In Pregnancy

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How I Successfully Managed My HIV-Positive Pregnancy

During my pregnancy in 2009, I knew that it would be very important for me to take my antiretroviral (ARV) medicine every day so that my baby would be born HIV negative. Mother-to-child transmission (pdf) does not occur during pregnancy; it occurs... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Lack of Effectiveness of Syndromic Management in Targeting Vaginal Infections in Pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda

The researchers conducted the current study to measure the prevalence of reproductive tract infections during pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda, and to evaluate the current syndromic diagnosis and management approach in effectively targeting infections... Read more »

New BHIVA Guidelines: HIV-Positive Adults and HIV & Pregnancy

In April 2012, the British HIV Association (BHIVA) published two new clinical guidelines: Treatment of HIV-1 positive adults with antiretroviral therapy (2012) Management of HIV infection in pregnant women (2012) The new adult treatment... Read more »

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I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

Mark Powell, HIV Case Manager

How come HIV does not automatically cross the placenta during pregnancy?...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

HIV transmission from a pregnant woman to her baby occurs 25% of the time in a woman not receiving treatment; the virus crosses the placent to infect the fetus 5-8% of the time; the placenta is an effective barrier against many infections, however... Read more »

HIV+ & atripla & pregnancy

Hi doc, I am an HIV+ man (Infected in 2 years) who is not yet been under treatment. My VL is 1200 and CD4 around 470, which doesnt make it necessary for treatment yet. My wife and I would like to have a child and I am considering atripla now. Is it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It should be safe for your to start Atripla with minimal impact on sperm quality or chances for successful insemination for most patients. Once you are undetectable then options on how to attempt a pregnancy need to be discussed with your HIV... Read more »

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HIV and pregnancy

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello. I'm a case manager working with a young woman who was diagnosised positive 2 years ago; she's now 19 y.o. and is interested in having a baby within the next two years. She's asked me if there's any info out there about pregnancy and HIV... Read more »

Pregnancy & HIV Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I've heard that pregnancy can cause a false positive HIV result. Is that true? I'm pregnant, and i was tested a little over 3 months since my last unprotected sexual encounter. The result was negative. Should I test again or is 3 months good... Read more »

HIV and Pregnancy Article

Posted by Anonymous

Just thought I'd mention an informative article on HIV and pregnancy:

http://www.bellaonline.com/health_and_fitness/diseases_and_illnesses/aids/hiv/articles/art980803050366.htm

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Pregnancy and HIV false positive result

Posted by rustychaucer5968, 3 Replies

Hello everyone. I appreciate if anyone could answer my question regarding pregnancy and HIV False positive result.

My wife may be pregnant and she may be obtaing her routine blood test. I once read that if a pregnant woman was to take a HIV test, the... Read more »

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